As somebody who didn’t really follow Boys Planet, EVNNE are most notable to me so far for their previous name of BLIT, which was hilariously probably changed due to ‘boy …
Read More »[Reviews] TXT make an emphatic and charismatic return with “Back For More”
Following an outstanding 2021 and a good 2022, TXT have been off to an uneven start for me in 2023 between “Sugar Rush Ride” and their Jonas Brothers collab. However, …
Read More »Korean politicians & associations call for revisions to the standard contract to protect K-pop companies from idols
As I’ve previously alluded to, the ongoing FIFTY FIFTY contract dispute and the now relitigation of the OMEGA X abuse case seem to be less and less about those two …
Read More »[Review] PURPLE KISS go against type and deliver a (very) late and breezy summer anthem with “7HEAVEN”
Since their debut in 2020, PURPLE KISS have slowly built up one of my favorite girl group discographies, rarely misfiring while being led by standouts singles like “Zombie” and their …
Read More »[Review] RIIZE make a promising debut with “Get A Guitar” that could’ve been even more
SM Entertainment teased RIIZE with the pre-release of “Memories”, and while the scattershot approach didn’t have me onboard yet, it did effectively tease a more melodic potential compared to the …
Read More »[Review] PLAVE deliver a lively & hopeful soft rock ballad about overcoming hardships on “The 6th Summer”
PLAVE are deservedly exploding, and as an early adopter of them, I couldn’t be happier. They’re just a lot of fun, and their music has been quality so far as …
Read More »[Review] Jihyo (TWICE) impresses by carrying her solo debut, “Killin’ Me Good”
Following Nayeon and “POP!” from over a year ago now (!!!), TWICE member Jihyo has made her solo debut with “Killin’ Me Good“. While I’ve always thought the group embodied …
Read More »[Review] LOVElution (tripleS) continue to la-la-la their way to relevance with the wholly entertaining “Girls’ Capitalism”
tripleS and their assorted subunits have gotten off to an impressive start so far, both musically and conceptionally. “Generation” and “Rising” were both on my personal pop hits chart, while …
Read More »[Review] STAYC deliver ‘TEENFRESH’ as advertised on fun and celebratory “Bubble”
Despite some honestly odd social media concern about their trajectory, STAYC have continued to rise over the years. After stagnating a bit at merely successful (oh heavens!) with “Beautiful Monster“/We …
Read More »[Update] Fair Trade Commission investigate SME/YGE/JYPE /HYBE over idol photocards, might crackdown on K-pop gacha
The Korean Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation of a few entertainment companies over the last three days, and the matter involves sales of photocards. Specifically SM Entertainment, YG …
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